Outdoor Recreation - Fireplace Mantel
About Fireplace Mantel
Explanation of a Fireplace Mantel
A fireplace mantel is a material which surrounds the actual fireplace. It helps create beauty, elegance and style. They can be made from all sorts of materials which include:
- Marble
- Natural Stone
- Cantera Stone
- Timber/Wood
- Iron
- Aluminum
A fireplace mantel also helps protect the fireplace itself. It creates a barrier for the fireplace so that the flame does not exit the fireplace. It is highly recommended and beneficial to have a fireplace mantel situated around your fireplace for safety, beauty and contemporary designs.
Antique Fireplace Mantels
Sophisticated homeowners most often desire the beauty and style of antique fireplace mantels. Hand crafted from fine materials antique fireplace mantels are highly detailed in all design aspects. Antique fireplace mantels, however have one simple drawback. Antique fireplace mantels are expensive and often damaged easily. In addition, further damage during removal, shipping, and re-installation is not uncommon. The damage mainly occurs from little maintenance and care. If homeowners choose to use antique style fireplace mantels they need to take much needed care of the fireplace mantel to ensure it stays perfect and sturdy.
Antique fireplace mantels are made of fine marble which is a delicate material. They are available in many unique and exquisite designs. Sizes of antique fireplace mantels can be custom made to suit the design requirements of your outdoor fireplace. This type of mantel is able to withstand outdoor weather conditions of all sorts. Wood Fireplace Mantel
A wood fireplace mantel will enhance the look of your outdoor fireplace because it offers natural and complimenting features. There are 3 main types of wood which are used to produce a fireplace mantel and they are; pine, oak and birch timbers. Each one of the mentioned wood types can be stained or simply left natural the choice is yours. They can be custom made to the design and size of your choice. Wood fireplace mantels are cheaper than all other materials and they are durable, light weight and long lasting. MDF wood is made of wood fibers and synthetic resins. This particular type of wood is most commonly used for fireplace mantels because it can be painted to the color of your choice and it is still able to withstand many years of use. This type of wood can also be used as shelving on top of the fireplace. It is heat resistant and looks great.
Stone Fireplace Mantel
Stone fireplace mantels are elegantly made and hand crafted by the finest materials. Classy, unique and pizzazz are 3 simple words which describe a stone fireplace mantel. It does not matter what type of decor or coloring themes you have surrounding your outdoor fireplace rest assured there will always be a stone fireplace mantel to match. There are many wonderful and unique designs and you can also have them custom made to suit your design criteria. Stone fireplace mantels are high in durability which therefore makes them the toughest and built to last type of mantel. One of the beauties of stone is that it comes in a wide range of unique colors. It also comes is a wide variety of smooth, ruff and edgy textures.
